With fitness now taking a top slot in our lives, more so in the last five years, working out now is part of that 14- hour routine. Wanting sculpted physiques and ribbed muscles not only for looking our smouldering best but battling various ailments that bombard our generation earlier than before, fitness routines have become a part of that daily stride. But gymnasiums, aerobics and walks — how long can one keep pursuing the same activities? Eventually boredom sets in; your body stops responding to the monotonous schedules and the inches stay put. Want a radical change but don't know what to take up? Well, the fitness world now has re-invented itself to offer you a wide choice by introducing some unique, fun ways to shed that flab.
All this and not one drop of sweat! Pick any activity that tweaks your interest and get started now! Make this fitness change a lifestyle one rather than just a temporary one.
ZUMBA
Zumba is a peppy Latin aerobic dance form but unlike others where you have to follow set rules to sway, Zumba lets you dunk em, let your hair down and go through an exhilarating experience of dancing in a group. Zumba gives one an exciting period of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life. You can choose to Zumba to loose weight, stay fit or let away all the stress from long working hours. With regular Zumba combined with correct diet one can easily loose 5-7 kg a month. Find the excellent body hidden in you while you groove on hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves.
AQUA AEROBICS
Aqua aerobics is a perfect fitness option, mainly because people of all age groups, including children and seniors can give it a try for the negligible strain it poses to the muscles and joints due to the buoyancy that you experience in water. It is non-weight bearing exercise; the water supports most of your weight instead of your feet, hips and legs. And since it is done in waist deep water one doesn't need to be a swimmer. While aerobics on the ground tends to be a high impact workout, aqua aerobic exercises are easier on the joints and the back, since the water displaces much of your weight (up to 85 per cent, depending on water depth) The natural resistance of the water guarantees that a 45-minute class burns anywhere from 350-600 calories, while the water resistance takes care of muscular toning up.
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING
Rock-climbing is a mentally and physically beneficial sport that tests a climber's strength, endurance, agility, and balance along with his or her mental control. The movement of climbing a height steadily using every muscle of the body takes care of both cardio as well of muscular exercise. But rock climbing and you think the Himalayas. Or at least a mountain terrain. High- tech equipment that costs a bomb and the risk of that fall for the beginners? Fortunately now rock-climbing lovers have brought the sport indoors, making the climb less steep. Google for options in the city. Or simply pick up all safety gear and head outdoors, if being cooped up in a room doesn't hold appeal for you.
SPINNING
Spinning is the latest fitness fad. Intrinsically a group activity, more popular among people who are superbly fit, having reached a top level of fitness, it's an excellent high intensity group activity combined with upbeat music to keep the momentum going. One spinning class can make you burn 500-800 calories; way more than any
other regular high intensity activity – but this is recommended only for pros and not absolute beginners. A spinning class is an excellent weight loss option, because of the energy created by the trainers who closely monitor each participant; the music making it rather fun! Freshers; start with a notch lower.
